Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865 to Libbie Elmore
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06588.155 Author/Creator: Elmore, Bruce, fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Atlanta, Georgia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: August 16 1864 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Height: 13.5 cm, Width: 20.2 cm Order a Copy
He heard that Lee sent 30,000 troops in to reinforce his army so it might be some time before they go into Atlanta. He notes the changes in their rations. They no longer get pork and only beef because pork is worse for scurvy. Was written near Atlanta, Georgia.
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